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Location Type: Region events
Queen’s Guide award 80th anniversary
Join fellow Queen Guide’s award alumni to share your memories of doing the award, as well as of guiding in general. There will be displays of photos from the awards throughout the years, as well as details of how the award programme has changed.
We’re inviting any member, past or present, who has earned or who is working towards their Queen’s Guide award. This would include holders of the pre 1985 version which was earned in Guides.
Book your place – bookings close 4 September 2026
Meet the guiding delivery group
Meet the guiding delivery group (GDG) – the passionate volunteers making Girlguiding Midlands shine! 🌟
The GDG are the creative force behind our region’s strategy, turning ideas into inspiring adventures and opportunities for all our members. They’re just like you – dedicated, energetic, and ready to make a difference.
Curious about how the GDG brings guiding to life? Join our online call to meet the team, discover their magic, and learn how you can help shape the future of guiding in our region. Don’t miss out – your contribution matters!
Awards presentations
This event will be for invited guests only, celebrating the presentation of region chief commissioner awards.
Intergalactic Brownie Blast off!
Embark on an exciting mission just for Brownies as we explore the wonders of the universe and uncover the secrets of space!
Tickets cost just £1 and include a free badge!
Bookings open: 7am – 15 January
Bookings close: 11.30pm – 31 January
Places will be allocated by ballot and you will receive an email by 2 February informing you whether you have been successful or not. Payment is required by 9 February.
Booking form – opens 7am – this link will not work until then
FAQs – further information will be shared with units who are successful in the ballot.
100 years of friendship
Did you know that 2026 marks 100 years of World Thinking Day? 💙
To celebrate this incredible milestone, we’re inviting you to join a special day of connection and celebration from wherever you are!
Whether you take part from home with your family, as a group with your unit, or as part of a district, division or county event, you’ll be part of something truly special.
Expect a day full of:
✨ Fun challenge-style activities
🌏 Getting an insight into some of our World Centres
🕯️ A magical virtual candlelit promise renewal
No matter where you are or who you’re with, we’ll all be united as one guiding family.
🗓️ Save the Date: Sunday 22 February 2026
Follow our opening and closing ceremony on our Facebook page
Watch the Pax Lodge campfire here
Watch the Kusafiri campfire here
Watch the Our Chalet campfire here
Easyfundraising support webinar
Looking for a simple way to bring in extra funds for your unit this festive season?
Christmas is the busiest online shopping time of the year – and the perfect opportunity to raise unrestricted funding through easyfundraising.
Join our free webinar on Monday 10th November at 6pm and discover how your parents & volunteers can raise money for you every time they shop online at their favourite retailers – from Christmas gifts to festive food and beyond.
In this friendly and informal session, Anna Gibson from easyfundraising will show you: –
· How easyfundraising works
· step-by-step guidance on joining for free
· Top tips – how to make the most of the Christmas shopping season to maximise donations
· Q&A – ask Anna your easyfundraising questions
Please secure your space on the webinar at:- https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Ei_Og_VzQauGhQy3Vx8iMQ
If you haven’t already done so, make sure to join the easyfundraising network for free ahead of the session here: www.easyfundraising.org.uk/girlguiding-midlands
16 hour outdoor 1st aid course
Join us for this 2 day, 16 hour outdoor 1st aid course that will equip you to confidently provide 1st aid in outdoor environments.
This two-day outdoor first aid course is run by an qualified mountain leader with many years of experience in mountain rescue and is valid for three years. It is suitable for adults who require a 16 hour first aid certificate, e.g. for the Girlguiding walking scheme, and will give you a qualification which is recognised by most national governing bodies. The cost includes accommodation and food. The course also covers the requirements for 1st response.
Bookings close 17 October or sooner if all places are filled.
Try, Inspire, Qualify
Try, Inspire, Qualify is an exciting outdoor activity weekend for all adults!
Try new activities outdoors. Be inspired yourself with ideas to try in your units and support your programme. Have the chance to gain experience/ find out information about outdoor qualifications.
Or come along and spend a weekend away, enjoying the outdoors with guiding friends.
Places are limited – don’t delay!
Cost – tbc
Read our FAQs – coming soon
Book your place – coming soon
Walking L1 & L2 training, assessment & social walking
Discover the great outdoors with Girlguiding Midlands’ 2026 walking courses
Our courses will develop your skills so that you can lead fun walking activities in open areas, that will build girls and young women’s confidence, as well as giving them time out in the open air to think and re-charge. Our courses are open to all Girlguiding members aged 18 and over, who have the relevant walking experience. Join our training course to learn to lead groups in open country. If you have previously attended a training course, maybe now’s the time to come for assessment?
We are also offering L1 training.
We would love to welcome social walkers to our weekend – please come and enjoy walking with other Girlguiding and Trefoil members in the beautiful Peak District. Social walking is an informal weekend. There will not be led walks, but we can provide advice on suitable walks for you to enjoy with other social walkers.
When: 6-8 March 2026
Where: Whiteley Woods Outdoor activity centre
Cost: £90/£120
Closing date: 15 February 2026
International trip leader briefing
Briefing day for pre-selected leaders for our 2026 international trips – if you’d like to be part of a trip leadership team in 2027 join our selection day in September.
